Neil Bryan Friedman - Profile

Neil possesses extensive expertise in the field of intellectual property law. His primary focus lies in trademark prosecution, overseeing international trademark portfolios, enforcing trademarks and combating counterfeiting, negotiating licensing and transactional agreements, and representing clients in intellectual property litigation within U.S. federal courts and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Neil provides strategic guidance to clients and businesses on trademark selection, branding strategies, advertising, and social media matters. In the event of disputes, Neil's wealth of experience, in-depth knowledge, and hands-on approach enable him to achieve cost-efficient outcomes for his clientele. Before joining Hodgson Russ, Neil held a partnership position at an intellectual property law practice with offices in New York City and New Jersey. In this role, he oversaw the management of trademark portfolios for various domestic and international companies. Additionally, Neil spent five years as a senior assistant district attorney in Suffolk County, New York, where he led investigations and prosecutions related to trademark counterfeiting, computer crimes, and other white-collar offenses.